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framed houses, some but very few have brick. I suppose you heard of camfires?. They still have them but not so many as they used to have. Now a little about my father's family. He is an elder of the church at Brainerd and an interpreter when the congregations do not understand English. He has been a Christian nine years. He comes almost every sabbath to talk to the children. I think I ought to be very thankful to God for giving me such a father. Do you not think so Mrs. Codding? Some Cherokee children have parents who are drunkards and will not let them hear about God and will not let them go to school. Please to give my best respect to those Ladies who sent the bonnets. I understand that Miss Ames taught shool in the place where you live. Will you please to give my love to her scholars? Although she says that most of them are young ladies please to give my love to your children tell them about the Cherokees. I hope I shall write to you again if Miss Ames gives me leave. Miss Ames wishes me to tell you my age. I am in my twelfth year. From your cherokee friend, Sally M. Reece

Mrs Lois W Cadding. 

Brainerd C. N. March 2. Respected Ladies, Mrs Parker requested one of the girts to write so my teacher gave me the permission. I have not written long and you will see I cannot write well. Please to excuse my imperfections. I have been to school